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January 19, 2018

Fabric Shopping Resources – Top 35+ Fabric Stores for Quilters

This one is for all my quilters and sewers who have reached
out to ask me where to score fabric.

When I started sewing in 2011, I knew nothing about fabric.
I thought what I found at my big box fabric store was it. And then when I
started quilting in 2015 my eyes were opened, and I was introduced to the
beautiful world of quilting cotton. Names like Kona Cotton, Cotton + Steel,
Camelot Fabrics, Art Gallery Fabrics, RJR Fabrics; the wonderful list goes on
and I was spell bound. Connecting with quilters and perusing Instagram allowed
me to educate myself on the gorgeous collections beckoning me to create with
them.

The challenge was finding said fabric.
Every time I went on
the hunt for some textile goodies, I was always disappointed by the selection I
found. Even if I found a fabric line I was looking for, often times they didn’t
carry the entire collection. Gah!

Only through hours of scouring the internet and chatting
with quilty friends have I started to find the prettiness I so wanted to play
with.

I’ve been working on a How to Quilt Series for you and you
can’t really get far without a key component – fabric!

Since shopping for fabric can be a little daunting. Or, if
you live in Montreal, it can be very daunting.

There are so many lines of fabric that are not available in
any of the local fabrics shops. And we have several, just not ones that carry
the type of quilting cotton I gravitate towards. And, more often then not, most
quilt shops don’t carry the full range so you’re still forced to purchase from
multiple places to get the fabrics needed for a project.

If you live in the US, then count your lucky quilty stars
that you live in the mecca of quilter’s heaven.

For the rest of us poor souls,
here’s a list of mainly online fabric stores to help you get your fabric fix.

Canadian
Based

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Clinton Modern Creative – located in Saskatchewan, Canada – they carry a good selection of Cotton +
Steel, Art Gallery Fabrics, Moda, etc.

Club Tissus – located in Montreal, Canada – a large fabric store with a few locations in
and around Montreal. They have a great selection of Kona Cotton and I’ve scored
some amazing Art Gallery and Camelot Fabrics finds there. If you plan to go
regularly, sign up for their membership program.

Craft de Ville– located in Montreal, Canada – Stacy offers some of the best customer service out there and I just love supporting a small business that is customer focused. Plus, she’s just a sweetheart. She alsorecently opened a retail location.

Dailylike Canada - located in Toronto, Canada – they cater to both sewers and quilters, so they have a good mix of fabrics to choose from – including some organic cottons and linens.

Effiloché – local fabric store in Montreal, Canada. It’s quaint, but not conveniently located (at least for me), has limited opening hours and tends to be expensive. They carry some beautiful prints!

Eweknit – located in Toronto, Canada – I think of them as my go-to for Tana Lawn and Liberty bundles here in Canada, but they have more than that and cater to all sorts of craft enthusiasts (sewing, knitting, felting, etc.).

My Fabric Spot – this was one of my faves and they sadly closed in 2017. That was a
crushing day when I got the news. This was one of the first Canadian online
purchases I made and the Dear Stella fabrics I picked up were featured in my very first quilt - memories!

Fabric Spark - located in Toronto, Canada – Daryl has a great selection that keeps growing
and she ships pretty quickly too! This is one of my go-to places 😉

Friday’s Off - located in Toronto, Canada – has a great selection of designer fabrics, including: Andover, Amy Butler, Dashwood Studio, Lecien, Lizzy House, Simple Simon and Tula Pink to name a few. These can be tough to find in Canada, so hop over and check it out!

Mad About Patchwork – located near Ottawa, Canada – I’ve raved about MAP before and they are still one of my fave shops. They have a great selection of Kona
Cotton and Essex Linen. And Pam’s customer service is top notch!

Seam Allowance Fabrics - located
in Lake Country, BC – I’m always tempted by the gorgeous fabric bundles Olivia
posts on Instagram.
If you’re not already following along,
you’re missing out on lots of textile inspiration!

Stacked Fabric Company –
located in SK, Canada – they curate they cutest fabric bundles. I love
following their account on Instagram, it’s always full of inspiration.

Thread Count Fabrics - located in Manitoba, Canada – great selection of Art Gallery Fabrics. And
this is where I found my Rifle Paper and Co. backing I needed for my Sewcial
Bee Sampler quilt – I will forever be grateful to Hanna just for that 😉

USA
Based

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Connecting Threads – located in Columbus, Ohio – they carry their own brand of quilting cotton solids. They have a great selection of colours that I would love to check out soon!

Craftsy – located in Denver, CO – I keep wanting to buy from Craftsy, but a quilty friend mentioned getting dinged with a bunch of custom charges and
I really dislike that unexpected surprise. So, I’ve been a little gun shy, but
they have an amazing selection of fabric and tools to choose from that I’m
seriously tempted!

Etsy – located in Brooklyn, NY – I have bought fabric on Etsy many a time with great success. I also like
knowing I’m supporting a small business.

Fabric.com – located in Kennesaw, GA – they have a huge selection of fabrics to choose from. Interior décor, fashion and quilting cottons are just a few of the categories to choose from. I know so many people who have had great success with their orders, but I’ve had some cutting issues with them in the past. So, they’re not at the top of my list, but, dang it, they have a good selection! I should give them another go as I have heard really good things from other makers. Soon, no doubt 😉

Fat Quarter Shop – located in Buda, TX – they stock an amazing array of fabrics, pre-cuts and
notions. When in doubt, I normally find it here when all else fails.

Gotham Quilts – located in NYC, NY – I love this quilt shop and hope to visit in person one
day. They carry a great array of
designer fabrics, including: Heather Bailey, Karen Lewis, Joel Dewberry, Libs
Elliott, Tamara Kate, Tula Pink, etc. Plus they have some free patterns, lots
of pre-cuts and quilt kits too!

Hawthorne Threads – located in upstate Read Hook, NY – they have an amazing selection of designer
fabrics, plus they design their own private label collections. I have had a great
experience with them and love their selection of fabric. Plus, I didn’t get
dinged with custom charges – bonus!

Organic Fabric Company – located in San Diego, CA – if organic fabrics are your jam, then you'll want to check-out the huge selection they have.

Pink Castle Fabrics – located in Ann Arbor, MI – not only do they carry all the modern fabrics you love, but
they also host Glamp Stitchalot, which I would just love to attend. Still dreaming 😉

Purl Soho - located in NYC, NY – Purl Soho is one of the first US places I ever purchased from when I first started sourcing fabric. They had beautiful bundles that I just wasn’t finding anywhere else. I was in heaven! Their linens are also another of my favourites. Plus, they have some of the cutest notions out there. Check ‘em out!

Spoonflower – located in Durham, NC – this is a great resource to find indie fabric designers or try your own hand a pattern design 😉

Stash Fabrics – located in Cumming, GA – every time I load their site I just want to buy ALL
the fabric! They carry the entire Kona Cotton collection, they have all the
designers I love and they have a nifty design wall too. What more can you ask
for?!

Westwood Acres - located in Santa Rosa, CA – if fat quarter bundles are your jam, then you’ll want to
check Westwood Acres out. Amanda curates some of the most unique bundles out there.
And they have a Liberty club that I’m seriously tempted to join. They also have
yardage, in case you were wondering 😉 Too many designers to list and new ones
added every time I visit. Definitely worth a visit.

UK
Based

Australia
Based

Clair’s Fabrics - another online fabric store dedicated to provided textiles for us modern
quilters.

Ministry of Fabric - carries a lot of the big names along with a few less known (at least in these
parts 😉) Daiwabo, Sevenberry Fabrics, and Yuwa.

Polka Dot Tea – located in Australia – they focus on modern fabrics from designers such as
Carolyn Friedlander, Lizzy House, Tula Pink, as well as, prints from Japan.

Two Blue Birdies – located in Australia – I have been eyeing this shop ever since I heard about
them in Gnome Angel’s newsletter (which, BTW, is awesome!). They have a great
selection of modern fabrics and notions. And I love how easy their site is to
navigate.

Thank you for these suggestions, Laura! I tried ordering from Dinkydoo, but I never heard back from them. Sounds like you've had good experiences with them though. I haven't heard of the other two and will be sure to check them out! Thanks again!

I've ordered from fabric.com a few times and NEVER again... every order I've had from them has been cut poorly (in some cases shorting me as much as 12 inches of fabric!) and their customer service has been horrible. I've given them multiple chances and they've disappointed me every time.

I find a lot of things I like from Missouri Star Quilt Company, especially Kona cottons. I've not been happy with the quality of fabrics from Connecting Threads, though for the price I've made a lot of charity quilts. Etsy is a lot of individual sellers, as I understand it, and I've had great success using it recently to find some hard-to-find fabrics from Art Gellery.

I love on-line shop Flip Flop Fabric Shop for the UK. The owner is a lovely lady and although smaller, she stocks a selection from the best brands, AGF, Cotton and Steel, Robert Kaufman, Kona and Dashwood and has the best customer service. Likewise Olive and Flo, similar suppliers but different selection of fabrics and great customer service again. I buy mainly from these 2.